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Welcome DNS, As far as the wind goes I'd say 26mph cross wind isn't horrible under the right circumstances. When towing any thing there are some basics to adhere to. You've probably already considered these but, First of all what is the truck rated to tow and does it have the hitch to match...

Thank you for the responses to my rigging question. Bob, I like the idea of how you got the back of the boat elevated using the trailer and cribbing. I will use a combination of both your suggestions to get this project done. Thanks again.

Looking for suggestions on how to safely rig my CD-25 to make clearance from the bunks on the trailer so i can apply a couple coats of bottom paint. I would like to get the boat up a couple inches above the bunks to get a roller between the boat and the bunks. I dont want to apply undue stress...

Does anyone out there have a recommendation as to a particular brand and size of portable cooler/freezer to get. I am considering something around 40qt size to put up and freeze ling cod, shrimp while fishing in the San Juans. I see there are a lot of brands out there that claim to be good at...

Thanks Bill for finding this and Harvey for describing it. It's called a 'double mooring cleat'. Looks good. I tried to call New Found Metals but got no answer. I'm located in Port Orchard so not too far for me to go. they may be cost prohibitive though at almost double what other chocks are...

Thank you Bob and Peter, I hadn't considered adding cleats in this location as I felt it was somewhat redundant as there is a cleat already in place. However after seeing what the configuration looks like on Thataway I may have to reevaluate my options. Thank you both Dave

My 25' didn't come with chocks in the bow area. I am planning on installing them and would like to hear form anyone who has installed them and could give me any insight as to what size to install and any issues I may encounter while installing them. Currently I am thinking the 4 1/2"...

I am looking for information that will help me add 25' of chain to my existing 25' of 1/4' high strength. Is there a link to connect the two that will go thru the Lewmar 700 windlass without complications? I drug anchor a couple times and feel that added chain will help keep the anchor laying...

Thanks for posting this. We recently spent the night in Eagle Harbor on Cyprus Island on a mooring buoy. Oh buoy what a night, the wind and tide were just right to bang that buoy all night long. I adjusted the line length several times and didnt come up with the right solution but this method...

There is no doubt as to what I'd do. If you have access to a trailer to drive down and pick it up then I'd do that. You can be down and back in no time and have the task done without a worry and the small amount of added expense would be well worth it.. Just too many variables to towing. But...

Harvey, I have the Lakes Card and I assumed it covered all big lakes. Ill fire it up and have a look and get back to you. The boat came from New Mexico on Elephant Butte Reservoir. Prior to that the boat came from Iowa. The previous owner (Ken) didn't have a lot of info on the boat. He wasnt...

I would suggest to call the Boat Basin marine office in Port Townsend, i think they have facilities to handle your truck and trailer but it's liable to be open to the public parking. You may also check with the State Park there for overflow parking. If you are coming from Bellingham you might...

bshillam, That card I found in one of the Tacoma marine electronics places. I goes J&G marine electronics.(253-572-4217) I Think it was Ken that I talked to. If you come across the Puget sound card please let me know. thanks.

Hello fellow brats, I have brought a boat from another area into the Puget Sound area and I am looking for an older version of navionics card for my 2007 vintage Raymarine C80 electronics. I am looking for a chart card that covers from Olympia, Wa to Nanaimo, BC and further north. I have the...

I think I'll take that advice Steve and get the OEM replacement. I really don't want to do this again. I think Ill clean the injectors today after seeing the condition of the pump. This engine only has 350 on it so it has seen a lot of idle time. Hasn't been started for almost 2 years...

So talked with the guys at King Salmon Marine in Tacoma about my problems and they gave me advice on a test to check if the hp fuel pump is working. After replacing the hp fuel filter, I removed the bolt in the center of the head that encapsulates the filter. turned the key and nothing...

I'm at the ragged edge of my mechanical expertise so I think I'm going to pull the injector rail and see if fuel is getting that far and clean the injectors. I'm a little hesitant to take the VST apart and examine the hp pump inside. As far as checking for pressure from hp pump i'm not equipped...

Update. So, i got some starter fluid and gave it a squirt and got it to fire off. Tried is a few times and same thing, wouldn't stay lit. So It would seem I have a fuel delivery issue. After the few tries I notices that the squeeze bulb was still hard so I don't believe any fuel move thru the...

First off, thanks everyone your help is appreciated immensely. So here is where I'm at. I have now changed out the fuel filter with a new one on the motor and cleaned the motor water separator, drained the vapor separator. pumped FRESH fuel thru the filter and into the vapor separator until...

I will check the kill switch and see if possible from always being connected it has become corroded and lost contact or just gone bad. I did drain the Parker/Racor water separator / filter. No water found, did not change filters yet but I think I will do that next. Unable to check the plugs...